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Hernando

Florida · 9,284 residents · 31.713 sq mi
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Hernando has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,200. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,284
+12%since 2000
from 8,253 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
293 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.3
+15%since 2000
from 50.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Hernando
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,167
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,121 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,832
+52%since 2000
from $15,030 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+63%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(7,784)
Black2.3%(186)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(135)
Asian0.5%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(893)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(8,223)
Black1.3%(125)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(405)
Asian1%(90)
Other2.5%(230)
Diversity Score21.9%(2,038)
Diversity Score
22
+103%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+69%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−17.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
41.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hernando, Florida?

Hernando, Florida has about 9,284 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hernando, Florida?

The typical household in Hernando, Florida earns about $34,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hernando, Florida expensive?

In Hernando, Florida, the median home is worth about $102,200, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Hernando, Florida?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hernando, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hernando, Florida?

About 19.5% of people in Hernando, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hernando, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Hernando, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,218 residents, a change of about 349 percent over that period.

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